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This tense refers to an action that began in the past, was in progress at
a particular time, and probably continued after that time.
Examples:
Tom was sleeping when I arrived.
Sarah was studying when they came.
I was having lunch when you phoned me.
Future Progressive
Form
Subject + will/be going to + be + Ving + Rest of the sentence
- This tense refers to an action
that will begin in the future, will be in
progress at a particular time in the future, and probably will continue
after that time.
Examples:
Tom will be sleeping when we arrive.
I will be studying when you come.
They will be sitting in class at the same time tomorrow.
Don‘t get impatient. She will be coming soon.
The Perfect Tenses: Present Perfect, Past Perfect,
Future Perfect
- The perfect tenses all give the idea that one thing happens before
another time or event.
Present Perfect
Form:
Subject+ have/has + V3+Rest of the sentence.
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In general, present perfect refers to an action that happened before
now in an unknown time.
Examples:
I have eaten an apple.
They have moved into a new apartment.
Have you ever been to London?
Jack hasn‘t seen it yet.
She feels bad. She has just heard some bad news.
Past Perfect
Form:
Subject+ had + V3+Rest of the sentence
- Past perfect refers to an action that happened before another action.
Examples:
Tom had already eaten when his friends arrived.
Sam had already left when Ann got there.
After the guests had left, I went to bed.
